First published 2007
Crash-landing off Australia, teenage spy Alex Rider is recruited by the Secret Service to infiltrate the Snakeheads—a ruthless criminal organization smuggling drugs, weapons, and worse across Southeast Asia. As Alex digs deeper, he uncovers a shocking connection to his own past, even as his old nemesis Scorpia lurks in the shadows. From the slums of Bangkok to the Australian Outback, Alex must navigate treacherous terrain and relentless threats to uncover the truth and complete his most perilous mission yet.
Genres: adventure, mystery, thriller, action, espionage
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Southeast Asia
400 pages · Hardcover · Philomel Books